2003 Bonnes Mares
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(14%) Good deep red. Rather decadent aromas of blackberry, mocha, licorice and earth. Superripe and fine-grained, with less pronounced sweetness than some of these 2003s. Notes of black fruits, mocha, herbs and earth. This is velvety on entry but tightens up on the back half, finishing muscular and medicinal, almost cabernet-like in texture. Distinctly less sexy than the Amoureuses, and in need of at least a few years of bottle aging.
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Pierre Rovani
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The nose indicates immediately how concentrated this is with a densely fruited mix of earth, subtle spice, violet and plum notes that are followed by gorgeously complex, sweet and borderline massive mocha-infused flavors underpinned by very prominent firm yet fine tannins plus solid persistence. There are hints of finishing toast and warmth but not enough to be intrusive.
Black chocolate, dark cherries, and blackberries make up the aromatic profile of the medium-bodied 2003 Bonnes Mares. This velvety-textured effort is crammed with blackberries, black cherries, cassis, and sappy red fruits. Concentrated, fleshy, and long in the finish, it reveals a long, seamless, spicy finish. Drink it between 2008 and 2014. Importer: A Peter Vezan Selection, Paris fax #011-33-1-42-55-42-93; JAO WINE IMPORTS McLean, Va 703 848 2473
Red-ruby. Superripe aromas of plum, game, roasted herbs and earth. Rich, round, spicy and plump; solid, fat and somewhat roasted. Dee p and large-scaled but not especially vibrant today. The tannins show a faint dry edge that may be from the recent sulfur addition.
About the producer
Domaine Robert Groffier is based in the village of Morey-Saint-Denis and is famous for having some of the most enviable sites in the Côte de Nuits, including a full hectare within Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Amoureuses – one of the most fiercely collected vineyards in Burgundy.